NFL teams widely celebrate Juneteenth, NHL silent on holiday
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
NFL teams recognized Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marking the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. The league and its franchises embraced the holiday on social media platforms. In contrast, the NHL did not post about Juneteenth but acknowledged Pride Month previously. This response from the NFL comes after the league's previous decision not to prominently feature Pride Month posts.
- •Juneteenth celebrated on June 19 across major sports leagues.
- •NFL teams used social media to acknowledge the holiday.
- •NHL did not post about Juneteenth despite recognizing Pride Month.
- •The NFL's move follows recent criticism of its Pride Month engagement.
- 2:16 PMFox News — Juneteenth was celebrated across major professional sports leagues and teams — with two notable exceptions - Fox News
"NFL teams nearly universally recognized Juneteenth after the league and some teams declined Pride Month posts, while the NHL stayed silent after acknowledging Pride Month.
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